The Rutherford \(α -\)particle experiment shows that most of the \(α -\)particles pass through almost unscattered while some are scattered through large angles. What information does it give about the structure of the atom?

1. The atom is hollow.
2. The whole mass of the atom is concentrated in a small center called the nucleus.
3. The nucleus is positively charged.
4. All of the above
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In a Rutherford scattering experiment when a projectile of charge \(Z_1\) and mass \(M_1\) approaches a target nucleus of charge \(Z_2\)
 and mass \(M_2\) the distance of the closest approach is \(r_0.\) What is the energy of the projectile?

1. Directly proportional to \(M_1 \times M_2\)
2. Directly proportional to \(Z_1Z_2\)
3. Inversely proportional to \(Z_1\)
4. Directly proportional to the mass \(M_1\)

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If an alpha nucleus of energy \(\frac{1}{2}mv^2\) bombards a heavy nuclear target of charge \(Ze\) then the distance of the closest approach for the alpha nucleus will be proportional to:
1. \(\frac{1}{Ze} \) 2. \(v^2 \)
3. \(\frac{1}{m} \) 4. \(\frac{1}{v^4}\)
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In an \(\alpha\text-\)particle scattering experiment, the number of particles scattered per minute in a direction perpendicular to the direction of incident particles is \(40.\) What will be the number of particles scattered at an angle of \(60^{\circ}\) per minute?
1. \(145\) 2. \(160\)
3. \(172\) 4. \(157\)
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A beam of fast-moving alpha particles was directed towards a thin film of gold. The parts \(A', B',\) and \(C'\) of the transmitted and reflected beams corresponding to the incident parts \(A,B\) and \(C\) of the beam, are shown in the adjoining diagram. The number of alpha particles in:

          

1. \(B'\) will be minimum and in \(C'\) maximum
2. \(A'\) will be the maximum and in \(B'\) minimum
3. \(A'\) will be minimum and in \(B'\) maximum
4. \(C'\) will be minimum and in \(B'\) maximum
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